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Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 773 students in Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,916 Schools
# Students
773 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#372 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
93%
14%
% White
n/a
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,272 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,190 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,272
$13,125
Spending / Student
$11,190
$12,758
Best Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gr: K-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District?
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 773 students.
What is the rank of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District?
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District is ranked #375 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District?
93% of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District?
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,190 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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